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propagate

verb

/ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

Meaning

To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.

Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.

propagate an idea

spread, disseminate, transmit, reproduce, multiply

suppress, halt, stop

propagate plants, propagate an idea, propagate information, propagate rumors

to present and explain in detail

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words

to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.